SIP Spotlight Black Musical Groups/Artist
We will feature various groups/artist throughout the month of June: Black Music Month
mICHAEL jACKSON passes June 25, 2009
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BREAKING NEWS: MICHAEL JACKSON RADIO AIRPLAY UP 1735% (read more)
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BREAKING NEWS: Funeral Plans for "King of Pp" Michael: Announced (read more)
Photo of the Staples Center in Los Angles, CA (Seating capacity 20,000) Photo by: Paulette Singleton
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Richmond-area fans of Michael Jackson: Candlelight Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00pm Festival Park near Richmond Coliseum
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Jackson Family orders 2nd Autopsy
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CNN Breaking News: Los Angeles judge granted temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children to Jackson's mother.
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BET Honors Michael Jackson - BET Awards -Tuesday
Richmonders Honored Michael Jackson
Hundreds of Richmonders came out to remember Michael Jackson during local tribute
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New single entitled: "Close To You" can be found on iTunes
BEBE & CECE WINANS
They are back together again and with a new record label: B & C Records. Malaco signs an exclusive distribution deal with the Winans Duo. The brother and sister gospel duo started together, later launched separate recording careers. Their single entitled: "Close To You" can be heard on your favorite gospel radio station. Look for their new CD project, late September.
Congratulations - BET Awards 09: Mary Mary wins Best Gospel Artist and performed “God in Me”
GOSPEL NEWS The Hawkins Family: This year marks the 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POPULAR HIT SONG ... "OH HAPPY DAY" NEW PHOTO GALLERY (featuring
Hawkins Family) (Send Us Your comments) The Annual Music & Arts Love Fellowship Conference held: June 21st thru June 27th in Toledo
All Rights Reserved: Copyright: Paulette Singleton
SIP SPOTLIGHT: Hampton Roads Black List - Media Pre-Screening Wednesday, June 17th - Sponsored by COX - Produced by COX11 [photo gallery]
SIP attended the advanced Press Screening: If you live in the area served by Cox 11, you must see this documentary on Sunday, June 21, 2009.
HAMPTON ROADS BLACK LIST PREMIERES JUNE 21, 8:00PM on COX 11
DeeDee Gee, Felicia Blow, Angela Jones, Paulette Singleton
Artist/Groups & More: June: Black Music Month
Gospel News: Ann Nesby Stops in Richmond, Virginia
Annual Father's Day Celebration Sponsored by: Sheliah Belle and Associates (photo gallery coming): Photo by Paulette Singleton
Meet The Browns (Husband and Wife Team)
Tamala Mann and David Mann: Featured on the cover of Precious Times Magazine
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
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"Never Would Have Made It"
Congratulations: Songwriter, Stellar Award Winner and Preacher: Marvin Sapp ... Over One Million ringtones SOLD:"Never Would Have Made It" officially sold 1,254,957 ringtones...
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There's Nothing Better than Sunday's Best on Saturday: June 6th
Stone Soul Music & Food Festival - Brown's Island - Richmond
SOLD OUT!!!
Crystal Aikin winner of the 1st Sunday's Best
BREAKING NEWS... CLOSE THE GAP RALLY (EDUCATION EQUALITY DAY): Rev. Al Sharpton: Saturay, May 16, 2009 in Washington, DC and at National Action Network: Help Bridge the Achievement Gap:
Thousands came to support education: Some of the states represented: New York, Philadelphia, Virginia, Washington., DC, North Carolina, Atlanta (photo gallery)
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SIP Congratulates Marc Davis [PHOTO GALLERY]
Keep your Eyes on this young man - Marc Davis
On Wednesday, May 27th, Braun Racing announced that Marc Davis (18-years-old) will drive the No. 10 Toyota for Six Nationwide Series races, including Saturday's Heluva Good! 200 at Dover International Speedway. The No. 10 will carry sponsorship from WHUR-FM Radio (96.3) and The Word Network.
Photo Courtesy of Paulette Singleton
Photo taken during Marc Davis visit to Richmond at Short Pump Mall for a RIR Fans Night Out. Paulette met Marc Davis and his father a few years ago at the National Press Club in Washington, DC
U.S Dream Academy Gala Presents
The 8th Annual Gala - Power of a Dream Gala - Turning Dreams into Reality
Wintley Phipps, Founder and CEO, U.S. Dream Academy
This Stellar Evening was held Thursday, May 21, 2009 at The Ritz Carlton, Washington, DC:
Musical Performers: Dream Kids - Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD; Wintley Phillips, Founder and CEO, U.S. Dream Academy; Kelly Clinger and BeBe Winans Grammy Winning Artist
SIP Congratulate the Honorees: President's Award: Taraji P. Henderson, Oscar-Nominated Actress; Mentor of the Year Award: Keith Poelman, Salt Lake City Learning Center; Legacy Award: Louis
Gossett, Jr., Oscar-Winning Actor; Also Chris Tucker was among celebrities
and other congressional guest and radio personalities; and sponsors: [Photo Gallery]
BREAKING NEWS... Wayman Tisdale dies at age 44. He lost a two-year battle with cancer: May 15, 2009
Tisdale (1964 - 2009): former Oklahoma Sooners Basket Ball Ledgend and Musician Funeral Services set for Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammon will be among the special musical guest Celebrating the Life of Wayman Tildale in Tulsa Oklahoma. Nearly 4,000 attended the homegoing services for Wayman Tisdale. A special musical/jazz event is being held in his honor tonight at 7:00pm.
(SIP PhotoGallery)
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National Coalition On Black Civic Participation, Inc.
2009 Celebrating - Spirit of Democracy 12th Annual Awards
Theme: Celebrating Our Sisters, Embracing Service
"Lifting As We Rise"
SIP traveled to Washington, DC to Celebrate this Grand event at The Capital Hilton on May 12, 2009. We congratulate the Honorees: Lifetime Achievement Award: Michelle S. Jones (Retired) Command Sergeant Major; Chairman's Circle Award: The Honorable Barbara Lee, Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Representative 9th Congressional District-CA; Community Empowerment Award: Sheryl Lee Ralph: Actress, Activist & Founder, The Diva Foundation; Community Empowerment Award: Susan L. Taylor: Founder; National CARES Mentoring Movement, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus, Essense Magazine (Full Story Coverage)
LOCAL GOSPEL
NEWS: Stevens Promotions presents: G.O.D Tour w/ Canton Jones
Youth Spring Gospel
Explosion featuring the G.O.D. TOUR and
Canton
Jones
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
Saturday, May
2, 2009
: 5pm
New Family Life Center,
3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA
Gospel
Photo Recap:
2nd Annual Soul Saturday 2009 at Kings Dominion
Backstage with Euclid Gray and GI
Pastor Mike Jones - Village of Faith Ministries (VOFM) ministers to the youth Making a decision vs. Making a choice
Gospel Photo Recap: Gospel Artist stops in Richmond, VA: Tramine Hawkins, Kim Burrell, Euclid Gray (Soul Saturday 2009 - Kings Dominion) and Richmond's own GI performed songs from their new project
Tramine Hawkins: Women's Conference: Bishop Glenn
Kim Burrell's new project: Title cut: "Now Ways Tired' click to listen
Kim Burell worships: COOLJC Conference: Midnight Musical
Gospel Photo Recap:
Jonathan Nelson in Richmond - Easter Sunday (more)
Local News: Historical Eggleston Hotel in Richmond Collaspes Saturday just days before building stablization efforts for Hotel renovation. The collapse of Eggleston Hotel blammed on owner? During demolishion local residents talked about the hotel in it's heyday and that the Eggleston hotel was one of the few hotels
that permitted "blacks" to stay after performing in the white hotels.
PAULETTE SINGLETON/SIP PHOTOGRAPHY
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Gospel Photo Recap Gospel Recording Artist: Lucinda Moore (NY) was in Richmond, VA on Palm Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church singing (A worship melody) as she followed the moving
of the Holy
Spirit during the 8am, 11am & 3:00pm services. Yes! she sang her hit recording "Pressure Into Praise," moments before singing she ministered reminding the saints of God: "Your Praise is Your Weapon." We are waiting and anticipating
Lucinda's new project coming soon!
Gospel Photo Recap Mel Holder (NY) - Guest Musician @ Morning Start -Palm Sunday visit Mel Holder "Music Book Vol. 1"
Gospel Photo Recap "Gospel Recording Artist and Publisher: Helen Baylor" was in Richmond, VA on Palm Sunday
Celebration of Life - National Service - Friday, February 27, 2009 - 12Noon Bishop Levi Edgar Willis, COGIC - Norfolk Virginia
Eulogy - Bishop Charles E. Blake, Presiding Bishop - Church Of God In Christ (COGIC)
The House of Worship was packed ... many attended the homegoing services including several COGIC Board members, Bishop Brooks, Dr. Timothy Wright's son and Bishop Jamison, National President of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) of New York and so, so many others.
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HOPEVILLE TOUR - see SIP images (note size reduced for internet viewing) from the live Hopeville Tour w/ Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin... Watch Hopeville on television for the first time - March,
8 2009 
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
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Sunday, February 15. 2009 - Dr. Jeremiah Wright stops in Richmond at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Dr. Wright, former pastor of President Barack Obama delivered the morning sermon. The Celebration: John Jasper Day, honoring the late founder of the church. Additionally four people received the John Jasper Trailblazer award in honor of the founder. The church was founded 142 years ago. Award receipients: L. Douglas
Wilder, Dr. Edward D. McCreary, Dr. Katie G. Cannon, Rev. Henry V. Langford.
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GOSPEL NEWS!!! Norman Hutchins sang many of his popular Gospel Hits including "Jesus I Love You," Friday night - First African Baptist Church during the concert which concluded the series of events in celebration Welcoming: Dr. Rodney D. Wallet, New Pastor
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
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Two Million at the 56th Presidential Inaugural - Washington, DC
Some 38 million Americans watched Tuesday's inauguration of President
Barack Obama per Nielsen Media Research
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
Inaugural Balls/Galas/Parties all over Washington, DC: (Check out): The 2009 African American Church Inaugural "We Have Come This Far by Faith" ...be sure to come back for the SIP recap ... by: Paulette Singleton
Reginia Belle sings "God Is Good" - African American Church Inaugural Ball (Photo: Paulette Singleton)
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The massive crow of people attending the Inaugural... as far as the eyes could see.
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
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March For Life: Scores of people were in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22 to March For Life
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
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BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations to Governor Kaine: Virginia's Gov. Tim Kaine selected by President Barack Obama as Chairman of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Gov. Kaine will serve part-time until 2010. The Govenor had been seen as a vice-presidential-candidate.
Tim Kaine first Governor to support Barack Obama outside the state of Illinois. Photo taken at the DNC in Denver, Co, August 28, 2008 (Photo: Paulette Singleton)
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Photo taken by: Paulette Singleton - All Rights Reserved
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Virginia Presidential Electors formerly casted their votes: December 15, 2008
2008 Electorial College - Commonwealth of Virginia
Elector Betty L. Squire of the Third Congressional District states her vote for Barack Obama
lGOSPEL NEWS: Richmond, VA - Pastor Larry C. Miles and Fresh Anointing Cathedral COGIC - Live Recording: Friday, Nov 21st - Church Dedication February 2009d
Photo by: Paulette Singleton
Washington, DC - 2008 (Photo
by: Paulette Singleton) 
